Riga, 1995

Garry Kasparov vs Viswanathan Anand

The game that single-handedly revived the Evans Gambit at the top level. Kasparov, then World Champion, unveiled a 19th-century opening against Anand and demolished him in 25 moves — proof that a supposedly 'refuted' gambit still had real venom when backed by modern preparation. Club players and grandmasters alike started playing 4.b4 again within months.